Effi Briest
Originally released in 2009. Effi Briest is a drama/romance film. directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
Starring Julia Jentsch, Sebastian Koch, and Juliane Köhler
Synopsis
Following her parents' wishes, spirited seventeen-year-old Effi Briest marries Baron von Innstetten – a former admirer of her mother – who is twenty years Effi's senior. This marriage of prudence heralds the beginning of a humdrum life, far from home, for Effi. Innstetten devotes himself entirely to his political career, and the sleepy small town of Kessin has very little to offer in terms of variety. But then, one day, Innstetten's old regimental comrade, Major Crampas – a charming womanizer – arrives on the scene.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Julia Jentsch
as Effi Briest
Sebastian Koch
as Geert von Instetten
Juliane Köhler
as Luise von Briest
Mišel Matičević
as Major von Crampas
Barbara Auer
as Johanna
Margarita Broich
as Roswitha
Rüdiger Vogler
as Herr Grieshübler
Thomas Thieme
as Herr von Briest
André Hennicke
as Wüllersdorf
Heike Warmuth
as Hula
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Constantin Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Effi Briest about?
Following her parents' wishes, spirited seventeen-year-old Effi Briest marries Baron von Innstetten – a former admirer of her mother – who is twenty years Effi's senior. This marriage of pruden...
Who directed Effi Briest?
Effi Briest was directed by Hermine Huntgeburth.
How long is Effi Briest?
Effi Briest has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Effi Briest released?
Effi Briest was released on February 9, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Effi Briest?
The main cast of Effi Briest includes Julia Jentsch, Sebastian Koch, Juliane Köhler, Mišel Matičević, Barbara Auer.